After that pummeling by eventual winners Germany – Brazil’s biggest ever World Cup defeat – they were then beaten 3-0 by Netherlands in the third place playoff.

Such a dramatic conclusion left the nation in shock and Scolari, who took responsibility for the horror show against Germany, stepped down last week.

Now Dunga is determined to put a smile back on the fans’ faces.

“I am immensely happy – thank you for your confidence in me,” he said in a press conference, after taking control of the five-time world champions.

“The fans are very down right now but they are right behind the team which means so much to them.

“I am not here to sell a dream, we must get down to work. We must get results and forge a side for 2018. This team is very young. We must find the way to blend new players with those who have more experience.